One day a sweet friend of mine posted a very cute idea on facebook. I decided this had to be something we did with our children. I gathered up materials for several weeks and then one night when my nephews were staying over, we got everything out and made our Rainbow Tree.You … [Read more...] about Our Rainbow Tree
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Green Beans in the Garden
For the past 30 hours my Mom, Sister and I have been 'in' beans.Two nights ago we went to pick and picked for almost 2 hours and went to our own homes and broke beans. Then beginning at 9 am yesterday we met back at my Moma's house and broke and canned beans ALL. DAY. LONG. … [Read more...] about Green Beans in the Garden
Favorite Things Friday: Canning Pantry
Today I am working on my Canning Pantry, I suppose that is why it is at the forefront of my mind. A favorite thing all the time. Going to my pantry and pulling something that we have planted, grown and preserved, it is a great feeling. We are putting up fresh peaches and … [Read more...] about Favorite Things Friday: Canning Pantry
Hello Yellow
On Carlie's birthday, I gave her a special treat... one thing I have never let her do.Paint.Yes, she has wanted to paint so many times, but I haven't let her until now.I wanted our school area to have a fresh coat of paint before the year began so Wednesday evening we dove in and … [Read more...] about Hello Yellow
Last week
Last week came and went in a flurry of activity and busy-ness. It was a grand week, celebrating Independence on Monday, celebrating my Carlie Jean on Wednesday, painting, cleaning, cooking and then anticipating the return of our eldest from her first mission trip … [Read more...] about Last week